Business News
Airbnb ‘Tenant From Hell’ Finally Leaves, Police Oversaw the Move Out
An Airbnb guest rented a guesthouse for a long-term stay in 2021 but remained in the unit for 570 days — without paying rent.
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Business News
I Bought Austin’s Famous Seashell-Shaped Bloomhouse and Rent It on Airbnb. See Inside this Popular, Magical Property.
The party-proof property rents for $400 a night and is booked 90% of the time.
By Jamie Killin
Business News
A California Homeowner Fixed Up Her Converted Garage and Rents It on Airbnb. It Now Pays for Her Mortgage.
The number of ADUs permitted in California surged from about 8,900 in 2018 to 23,660 in 2021.
By Eliza Relman
Business News
Airbnb Hosts Have to Pull Out All the Stops to Snag Bookings Now — See How Going ‘Niche’ Can Pay Off
In a crowded market, hosts are getting creative to grab attention.
By Amanda Breen
Business News
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Want to Be Your Next Airbnb Hosts, But There’s a Catch: ‘Stay With Us at Our Beach House and Leave Like We’re Old Buds’
The couple's Santa Barbara beach house is up for grabs for one night only.
Entrepreneurs
‘I Cannot Wait to Host You’: Gwyneth Paltrow Just Listed Her Guesthouse On Airbnb.
The Goop founder says she hopes 'we'll find connections and commonalities over a delicious meal.'
Business News
I Run a ‘Barbie-ish’ Airbnb in Arizona That Caters to Bachelorette Parties. My Pink Girly Decor Keeps It Booked Despite a Challenging Market.
How one Airbnb in Tempe stays booked and busy.
By Jamie Killin
Business News
From an Airbnb Stay at Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse to Frozen Yogurt Flavors and Park Benches—The ‘Barbie’ Movie Team Is Going All In on Marketing
Here's a look at some of the outrageous Barbie collaborations ahead of Greta Gerwig's forthcoming movie, "Barbie."
Business News
Airbnb Is Suing New York City Over Short-Term Rental Restrictions: ‘Extreme and Oppressive’
The home-sharing and vacation rental marketplace is taking action against New York City's Local Law 18 which imposes restrictions on short-term rentals.
Business News
Airbnb Announces ‘Anti-Party Crackdown’ Ahead of Summer
Airbnb is scanning one-and two-night reservations bookings that are potentially high risk for parties.
Business News
Despite Recession Fears and Skyrocketing Airfare, Americans Are Traveling at Record Rates, According to a New Report
"This is expected to be the third busiest Memorial Day weekend since 2000 when AAA started tracking holiday travel."
Business News
A 30-Year-Old Tech Worker Who Brings in Up to $20,000 in Monthly Airbnb Revenue From 5 Units Explains Her Strategy for Renting in Expensive NYC and Buying in ‘Undervalued’ Areas Elsewhere.
Here's how to invest in property even when living in an expensive city.
Building a Business
Want Hockeystick Growth? Try These Strategies from Airbnb, Slack, Instacart, Dropbox and Netflix
When you look at stories from the early years at these and other hugely successful companies, three trends emerge.
Business News
Airbnb Q1 Revenue Grew By 20% — But Why Did the Stock Drop One Day After the Results?
The results come a week after the company announced 50 new features to the service.
Business News
Airbnb Rolls Out Series of Platform Changes to Help Travelers Save More Money
"Airbnb Rooms" will be a nod (and an upgrade) to the original platform.
By Emily Rella
Business News
A Utah Miner Blasted His Own Cave Home With Dynamite and Now Rents It Out on Airbnb For $1,000 Per Night: ‘Nothing Has Been in This Space Since the Dinosaurs’
"You can't ask for more dark sky."
By Dan Latu
Brick & Mortar
3 Things I Wish I Knew as a First-Time Airbnb Host
Making mistakes as an entrepreneur is perfectly normal, especially if you're new. However, no rule says you have to make blunders for the sake of experience.
Business News
A Man Spent $24,000 to Buy an Old Boeing 737 and Flip It into a Quirky Airbnb Rental with a Cockpit Flight Simulator and Hot Tub. Take a Look Inside.
He called it a "fun, quirky project with a business twist."
Building a Business
The Pros and Cons of Hosting on Airbnb, VRBO and The Landing
Let's explore the biggest benefits and challenges of these three popular hosting platforms.
By Saba Tekle
Business News
The ‘Airbnbust’ Proves the Wild West Days of Online Vacation Rentals Are Over
Airbnb recently reported that 2022 was its first profitable year ever. But the deluge of new listings foreshadowed an inevitable correction.
Business News
Is Your Airbnb Watching You? Hosts and Guests Often Clash Over Security Cameras
Are cameras an invasion of privacy or a necessity for business?
By Dan Latu
Business News
I Ask My Airbnb Guests to Do Chores and Pay a Cleaning Fee — Here’s Why
"We decided to up our cleaning fee from $151 to $300."
By Jamie Killin
Business News
Man Documents ‘Insane’ List of ‘Excessive’ Rules Plastered All Over Hamptons Airbnb Rental
An Airbnb in Montauk, New York is being scrutinized for its rather specific list of guest rules.
By Emily Rella
Business Accounting
Avoid These 3 Common Airbnb Mistakes
Got an Airbnb business that's performing poorly? There are several ways to solve the problem. Let's talk about those here.
Business Accounting
3 Things To Automate In Your Airbnb To Achieve Location Freedom
Many people dream of having passive income through Airbnb. By following these automation tips, you can make that dream a reality.
Brick & Mortar
4 Powerful Tips To Create A Successful Airbnb Business
Like any enterprise, Airbnb is learnable, and there are tricks you can use to start and thrive in the business.
Business News
I Built an Airbnb Treehouse In My Yard. I Charge Up to $250 a Night — And I’ve Already Made Enough Money As a Host to Quit My Job.
It took 6 months to build and brings in about $30,000 per year in rental income.
By Cari Shane